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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns from $212

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$688

One-way from

$212

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,207
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/3-22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($323 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Mon 17/320:30CHC - CNS
2 stops27h 25mJetstar
Sat 22/309:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$688
Sun 17/816:00CHC - CNS
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$801
Sun 17/820:10CHC - CNS
1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/815:35CNS - CHC
2 stops14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$1,062
Sun 17/820:30CHC - CNS
2 stops40h 55mFiji Airways
Sun 24/806:00CNS - CHC
2 stops28h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,500

Find flights from Christchurch to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

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ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 17/3

20:30-20:55

2 stops27h 25m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$688

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 17/3

21:00-17:35

2 stops23h 35m

Cairns

Sat 22/3

09:45-08:05

2 stops19h 20m

$1,022

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 2/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$212

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 2/4

06:15-23:20

2 stops20h 05m

$390

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

11:00-08:30

2 stops23h 30m

$462

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 16/4

06:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

$494

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Deals found on 30/1

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Christchurch to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Cairns is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 30 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
465 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Christchurch to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Christchurch to Cairns was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($688), offers the cheapest pricing from Christchurch to Cairns. Jetstar is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Christchurch to Cairns are Jetstar ($212), Air New Zealand ($462), and Qantas Airways ($494).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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